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BEAUMONT — Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, the top electoral target for a far-right faction of Republicans intent on controlling the Legislature, emerged victorious Tuesday over a well-funded challenger endorsed

BEAUMONT — Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, the top electoral target for a far-right faction of Republicans intent on controlling the Legislature, emerged victorious Tuesday over a well-funded challenger endorsed

Business-minded Republicans spent millions trying to save Phelan, whose far-right opponent had the backing of Donald Trump, Ken Paxton and Dan Patrick. Phelan won by 366 votes, according to unofficial returns.

Business-minded Republicans spent millions trying to save Phelan, whose far-right opponent had the backing of Donald Trump, Ken Paxton and Dan Patrick.

Two Texas heroes were awarded with the Medal of Honor, which is the highest military decoration given to a service member from the Lone Star State.

The awards were presented to the families of U.S. Army Maj. Jerry L. Bell and U.S. Army Master Sgt. Mike C. Peña Monday in Austin.

The awards were presented to the families of U.S. Army Maj. Jerry L. Bell and U.S. Army Master Sgt. Mike C. Peña Monday in Austin.

The awards were presented to the families of U.S. Army Maj. Jerry L. Bell and U.S. Army Master Sgt. Mike C. Peña Monday in Austin.

West Texas oil billionaires Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks entered the 2024 primary election cycle wounded.

West Texas oil billionaires Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks entered the 2024 primary election cycle wounded.